Catochrysops panormis
(Pale Pea-blue, Forget-me-not)
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FAMILY |
Lycaenidae |
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Species |
Catochrysops panormis |
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Common name(s) |
Pale Pea-blue, Forget-me-not |
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Main colour(s) |
Blue |
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Distinctive feature |
Wingspan 23/23 mm; tail and 2 spots on hind |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
These larvae which are usually not attended by ants, feed on a number of herbaceous legumes (Fabaceae). Mature larvae dull yellow-green with a reddish line edged with white and a white line. Adult male pale grey-blue, outer edge with a narrow brown band and whitish areas, small tail and a prominent black spot on the hind wing; female grey-blue with bluish central area, also present obscure whitish bands and rings, tail and 1-2 spots on hind; lower surface greyish-white with pale brown bands and spots edged with white, 2 black spots near tail.